Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Flax Seed Bars with Sea Salt

Another healthy and delicious recipe from pediatrician and foodie, Reshma Shah of The Family Table. These bars are great for an afternoon pick me up, a quick breakfast on the go or a sweet treat for dessert. Ingredients 2 cups old fashioned oats ½  cup walnuts ¼  cup ground flax seed ½  teaspoon cinnamon pinch of […]

Moxie’s Common-Cold Cure-All

* Adults Only (unless you get alcohol-free echinacea extract) Have that feeling that you’re coming down with something?  Bon Appetit, published this potion, originally made at the no-longer-open, Moxie Rx in Portland Oregon.  The combo...

6 Foods to Bring You Luck in 2019

Make sure you eat one of these 6 foods thought to bring good fortune to your 2019… 1. Pork Pigs are a lucky symbol because they root forward. No looking back for this kid. Try our Pennsylvania Dutch Pork and Sauerkraut, Pork and Sage Meatballs (above) or a Super-Easy Rib Recipe. 2. Noodles. In Asian culture, noodles are believed to bring you a long life. Our Cold […]

Roasted Brussels Sprouts w/Balsamic Glaze & Pancetta

Think you’re not a fan of brussels sprouts?  Think again.  Prepared with pancetta (or bacon) and roasted with balsamic vinegar will undoubtedly change your mind.  Still not buying it?  How about a little fresh thyme thrown in?   Now...

Fennel Mashed Potatoes

Upgrade ordinary mashed potatoes with aromatic fennel.  Softens when sauteed and compliments the mashed to where you may never have plain mashed p’taters again.

Quick & Easy: Healthy Butternut Squash Soup

This is a light and tasty lunch or light dinner.

Heart-Healthy Farro with Cherry Tomatoes & Arugula

If you like all that Quinoa can do for your body, you’ll love farro.  Here’s a simple, heart, salad with protein-and fiber-rich farro and sweet cherry tomatoes. Find out why you should eat more farro. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups farro 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, halved 2 bunches of arugula (3/4 […]

“Runza” Muffins

If you ever travel to Nebraska, you can’t leave without eating a runza sandwich from a Runza Restaurant. The runza originated in Russia, spreading to Germany and eventually to America. What is it? It’s a pocket of dough filled typically...